Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 8, 2018

Last month, I was honored to present and facilitate an all-day workshop for nonprofit leaders at the Oregon Nonprofit Leadership Conference on how to activate a culture of well being in the nonprofit workplace, based on my book, The Happy Healthy Nonprofit: Strategies for Impact without Burnout. Here’s the list: Function.

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Achieve

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

what issues do millennials care about? Another finds economic, gender issues or wage as their most important issues. In our work we learned that social issues are tied to the intersection of community, family, friends and where people live, work, and play. Social issue interests change. Millennial Impact Project.

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Candid

AUGUST 22, 2023

It feels like 2023 has become the year of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Generative AI products, such as ChatGPT, are examples of a branch of AI called machine learning, which is concerned with learning from data to surface trends and predictions. Generating first drafts of grant proposals.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 30, 2023

According to a report by Classy , social media posts with compelling stories generate up to 10 times more engagement than posts without stories. 8) Humanizing the Organization: Nonprofits often work on complex issues that might seem distant or abstract.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

JANUARY 20, 2023

Consider the demographic you are targeting and ask yourself what types of events or activities might appeal to them. For example, an activity-based fundraiser like a hike-a-thon might attract younger generations, such as Gen Z. 2) Brainstorm. Check out the sample of the book club below!) 4) Think of each fundraiser as a test.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 21, 2019

By Michelle Chen , an independent scholar who recently graduated with a PhD in mass communications with a focus on advocacy, activism and social change. Millennials are the largest generation in the U.S. Encourage user-generated storytelling with social media. It’s time to decide.”.

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Candid

MARCH 6, 2023

In 2022, the term “social movement” generated more internet searches than in the previous five years according to Google Trends. Given this level of interest, some nonprofits are applying the phrase to such a broad range of activities it is becoming watered down.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

It’s a common misconception that nonprofits don’t focus on financial goals since they’re not generating a profit. Similarly, a grant might have specific conditions like the types of activities it can fund or allowances for overhead expenses. funds and generating?GAAP?financial has a different meaning?

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Could the issue be trust? But at.orgCommunity we like to explore issues before they become sound bites. All of the association’s activities and initiatives are grounded in the ideals that are outlined below. Working on culture isn’t a finite activity. We considered the following issues, which moved from broad to specific.

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Forum One

MARCH 12, 2024

Ask a generative AI model to act as your target audience (giving it as much anonymized context as possible). What are some environmental issues that are relevant to you? Generating variations on hashtags and keyword searches. Of course, what AI generates is never perfect right out of the gate. Copyediting.

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.orgSource

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

These conversations are limited to bottom-line issues. Frame the Issues Risk isn’t on most directors’ list of favorite topics for discussion. Hundreds of ideas are generated. Financial distress, operational mistakes, natural disasters, or an unexpected uptick in demand are among the many issues that can derail a shipment.

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EveryAction

MAY 2, 2023

Either way, we think activating your supporters should be easy and effective. Collecting petition signatures A petition is many things: a way to quantify support around an issue; a tactic that helps bring new supporters on board; a relatively light lift to help keep passionate advocates engaged.

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EveryAction

JULY 3, 2023

Integrations allow data to flow freely from one platform to another, making it easier to generate the performance insights you need to make strategic improvements over time. These include your donation page, email sign-ups, advocacy forms, and any other features that generate or collect engagement data from site visitors.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 29, 2015

I hope this doesn’t scare you, because once you get past some of the negative propaganda surrounding this generation, you’ll find a passionate group of people who are driven by a desire to do good and make a difference. Media: Journalists and producers representing both digital and traditional media who are highlighting social issues.

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Candid

JUNE 8, 2023

In this article, we unpack the lessons learned from a nonprofit’s chatbot project to dispense mental health advice that went wrong, and how nonprofits can reduce the risks when adopting ChatGPT and other generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) technologies. A simple query to ChatGPT about its potential dangers generated a half-dozen examples.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 25, 2016

A three-wave study, this second wave reveals new trends related to millennial engagement with causes during the 2016 Presidential election cycle and investigates how organizations can motivate this generation to donate their time, money or skills to their causes during election years. Download the. 2016 Millennial Impact Wave 2 Trends Report.

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Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 28, 2011

In these contexts, the perpetrators will be actively trying to suppress reporting, and so the SMS streams will not just measure where the cell phones are, they'll measure where the cell phones that perpetrators can't suppress are. Our critique is that it's not a good way to generate a valid basis for understanding patterns.

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VQ Strategies

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

From lockdowns to mask-wearing to vaccination, COVID-19 has been one of the most polarizing issues of our time. Among these stark divisions—arising from perceived vulnerability to the virus, both in health and economic terms—is the one between the generations. Program Innovation. Knowledge spillover”. Program Stability.

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.orgSource

APRIL 17, 2023

According to a study from Goldman Sachs, “Generative AI tools could impact 300 million full-time jobs worldwide, which could lead to a significant disruption in the job market.” Open-minded humanists, interested in a broad spectrum of topics and issues. We schedule daily conference calls around a number of activities.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

JANUARY 7, 2024

Consider making these objectives for your report: To demonstrate accomplishments ( not activities ) ( results and how you did it). To generate new donations, retain donors and grow partnerships. To recognize important people (volunteers, donors, major funders, partners). To share your mission with a wide audience.

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Candid

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

With many nonprofit workplaces taking up generative AI over the past year, what costs and benefits are staff seeing? Researchers have measured the time savings created by generative AI. While generative AI tools can do many things, they do not yet possess human reasoning or empathy.

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Nimble AMS

JUNE 15, 2022

Plan to have ongoing meetings with staff to gain insight into the issues members are facing. Staff conversations will inspire you to generate insightful and engaging thought leadership content to represent member voices. Ask what industry issues members encounter. Identify industry issues with survey results.

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Connection Cafe

APRIL 25, 2016

Like with generations past, Millennials (born 1980-2000) are the “it” audience right now. They’ve overtaken all other generations in terms of population in the United States, and they’ve recently surpassed Baby Boomers to become the largest generation in the workforce. The speakers.

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Candid

OCTOBER 10, 2023

It also helps cultivate the support of a younger generation that’s also highly active on social media, potentially turning them into future donors. A few months ago, we surveyed a group of people from Generation Z (Gen Z) to get their thoughts on nonprofit social media.

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Greater Giving

JANUARY 5, 2023

National awareness days are a great way to spread the word about your nonprofit’s work by aligning your mission with a day that’s dedicated to a specific, relevant issue. Nonprofit awareness days allow you to generate visibility for your nonprofit and connect directly with your audience—often reaching beyond your typical supporter base.

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sgEngage

APRIL 12, 2024

One example is the American Heart Association’s Alliance for Healthier Generation , which has increased access to nutritious food, high-quality physical activity, social-emotional support, and tobacco-free environments for tens of millions of children.

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Care2

MARCH 6, 2011

Will the Millennials be a generation of social activists or slacktivists? Unfortunately, Millennials have been portrayed as the “me generation&#. They are viewed as techies and quite fickle when it comes to activism. They are viewed as techies and quite fickle when it comes to activism.

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Bloomerang

OCTOBER 28, 2023

As you’re considering your event options, think about creating an experience that not only resonates with your current donor base but also appeals to the next generation of supporters. Make sure your event promotes unity and addresses issues that matter to the next generation. Make the process as seamless as possible.

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Candid

APRIL 23, 2024

In my last article , I examined some of the key findings from the latest CF Insights survey , conducted annually by the Council on Foundations to track trends in community foundation activity and growth. Nearly all (99%) respondents said they reach out to DAF holders to encourage them to keep their accounts active.

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Eric Jacobsen Blog

MARCH 23, 2023

O : Generate Options. Things like advances in generative AI, fast moving social and geopolitical issues, and more. During the past three years, leaders have been playing catchup on surprises like COVID, inflation, supply chain disruptions, armed conflict in the world, social issues, and the changing nature of work.

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Bloomerang

JULY 24, 2023

The list offers a wide range of activities to choose from to support the financial growth of the organization. This is a low-lift activity that gets prospects in the “funnel” for a later solicitation by someone else. This is fun and easy and could become an ongoing activity.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 11, 2022

The Digital-First Peer-to-Peer Fundraising Study found that peer-to-peer increased revenue by 30% in 2021 vs. 2020, nearly 9x the increase in revenue generated by physical and hybrid fundraising efforts. Compared with traditional fundraisers, it requires less money and resources.

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Connection Cafe

JANUARY 31, 2019

But not every campaign is so effective, and social media activism can be polarizing and difficult to manage. Topics Discussed in This Episode: When social media activism is powerful and when it is not. How nonprofits will need to adapt to capture the attention of the upcoming generation.

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Care2

APRIL 12, 2011

If a celebrity has a deep connection to an issue and its common knowledge then celebrity endorsements can certainly benefit nonprofit campaigns. For example, before helping to launch the ONE campaign, Bono was known for his activism around Africa and AIDS. He has been able to bring enormous attention to ONE and the issues they work on.

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NTEN

AUGUST 25, 2009

Greater generational differences appear when it comes to reasons for social networking and selecting virtual destinations. Users ages 18 to 24 are primarily headed to sites focused on nightlife, professional wrestling, comics and animation, and Generation Xers represent the greatest users of online banking.

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EveryAction

APRIL 5, 2023

They can help drive a culture of adoption , which allows leadership to focus on change management activities to ensure you succeed with significant tech shifts. What issue is the board keenly aware of that this new tool can help solve? Where does the organization need to make faster or deeper progress on our goals and mission?

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Candid

APRIL 29, 2024

I facilitated check-in meetings that fostered active engagement among board members, encouraging them to reflect on how their unique strengths could propel Candid toward its vision. This may seem more straightforward for newly formed organizations, but it also is crucial for established organizations.

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